Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN) Lincolnton, NC
Company: American Mobile Healthcare
Location: Lincolnton
Posted on: October 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Description & Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Model CHS core values of caring,
commitment, integrity and teamwork to internal and external (i.e.
patient, family, physician and team members) customers. 2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
care or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for newborn,
pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric population of
patients, as pertinent to the scope of the office setting. 3. Perform telephone triage. Obtains clinically appropriate data
and symptoms from the patient to advise and instruct patient
according to established protocols and/or orders from the
physician. 4. Perform clinical functions to include but not limited to: •
Medication administration, including injections/immunizations; •
Administration of intravenous fluids under the direction of the
physician; • Completion of CLIA approved waived laboratory tests
and practice-specific diagnostic testing; if applicable. • Vital
signs and patient assessment prior to physician visit; • Nurse
visits under the supervision of the physician; • Observes, records
and reports patients condition and reaction to the physician
following procedures, medication administration or treatments; •
Assists providers during procedures and examination and performs
instrument and room clean up in accordance with OSHA standards. 5. Utilize standard precautions and complies with OSHA/CLIA
regulations in completing job assignments. Educate other staff
regarding these regulations. 6. May assist with patient inquiries for prescription refill and
scheduling appointments for patient referrals and obtaining
authorizations. Notifies patient as directed by the provider. 7. Provide patient education as specific to the patient’s needs,
including but not limited to disease process, medication use and
contraindications, collection of samples and follow up needs. 8. Responsible for monitoring inventory and maintaining approved
stock medications, narcotics and emergency medications/equipment
specific to the practice setting. 9. Serves in a leadership role within the clinical environment
and as clinical resource for the office manager and other
nonclinical stuff. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Participate in quality assurance programs,
attend safety and staff meetings and in-services. Aid in
maintaining stock supply items, inventory management, restocking
exam rooms, emergency equipment, etc. Complete lab requisitions and
prepare specimens for pick-up. Assist provider with appropriate
administrative tasks. Assist with referrals, including obtaining
authorization. Venipuncture. Performs other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work consistently requires walking,
standing, sitting, lilting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing,
and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50
pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Must speak, read and
write basic English fluently. Intact senses of sight, hearing,
smell and touch. Manual finger dexterity. Critical thinking and
ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes
in patient and/or unit conditions. PATIENT POPULATION SERVED: Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to
respond to age specific issues and data reflective of the patient’s
status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
care for the following age groups: PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION: Will limit access to protected
health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to
do the job. Will share information only on a need to know basis for
work purposes. Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for
this job has been determined based on job level and job
responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI
for this job has been determined as described above and is
controlled via user ID and password. MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Those required by the practice.
Includes blood pressure manometer, stethoscope, thermometer,
personal protective equipment. wheelchairs, and related clinical
equipment. Also includes standard office equipment.
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - (PCU RN)
StartDate: 10/25/2021Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1268.03 -
1397.42
JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse/CPN functions in the physician
office or ambulatory care practice to provide nursing services in
the office setting and/or via telephone assessment and triage. The
RN maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to
the ages, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients
served. The RN provides supervision and leadership as appropriate
within the clinical environment.
Required Qualifications
1. Current NC or compact RN License (#/expiration)
2. 2 years of experience
3. ACLS, BLS
Preferred Qualifications
1. BSN
Job Benefits
At American Mobile Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We
offer:
About the Company
Since its inception in 1985, American Mobile Healthcare has set the
highest standards in professional recruitment for the travel
healthcare industry. Our professional staffing team offers
unparalleled customer service and industry commitment, as well as
top pay and benefits. American Mobile Healthcare is an
EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage
minority and female applicants to apply
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registered nurse, healthcare, health care, hospital, step down
nurse, telemetry nurse, ER holding
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